This Week in Gambling

The Strat WWE fan experience and meet & greet has officially been announced, and the resorts participation in the series of professional wrestling events arrives this week. By hosting a variety of experiences and specialized hospitality offers, the resort is establishing itself as a central hub for spectators traveling to the city for the championship weekend. The primary event scheduled for the property is an exclusive meet and greet with a top tier professional wrestler. Gunther, who is recognized as the longest reigning Intercontinental Champion in the history of the organization, is scheduled to meet with fans at the View…

A significant change in ownership and leadership has taken place at Rio Las Vegas as Kennedy Lewis Investment Management has moved into the position of majority owner. Dreamscape Companies, which initially purchased the property from Caesars Entertainment in 2019, has transitioned into a minority ownership role. This shift in the corporate structure has resulted in an immediate and substantial shake up of the executive team at the resort. The ownership transition involved buying out former minority stakeholders, including longtime casino executive Bill McBeath. Following the change in control, several high ranking officials have departed the organization. Among those no longer…

Caesars Entertainment has officially released the tournament schedule for the 2026 WSOP Online season. This year the series features a total of 30 gold bracelet events that will take place between May 30 and July 14. The online competitions are designed to run in conjunction with the traditional live World Series of Poker held annually in Las Vegas. Tournament organizers have confirmed that the upcoming series will offer 7 million dollars in total guaranteed prize pools. The WSOP Online events are available to players located within four specific United States jurisdictions which include Nevada, New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. By…

Las Vegas tourism and gaming revenue both recorded growth during the month of February, marking a rare simultaneous gain for these two sectors. Data released by state and local authorities indicate that the region is showing signs of recovery following a period of inconsistent performance throughout the previous year. According to the Nevada Gaming Control Board, the state generated 1.24 billion dollars in gross gaming revenue for the month, representing a 1.5 percent increase compared to the same period last year. While the Las Vegas Strip remained relatively flat with 696.2 million dollars in revenue, other areas contributed to the…

People say that MGM, Caesars, and other Las Vegas resorts are getting too expensive to enjoy a Las Vegas vacation. So, This Week in Gambling, we’re looking at new Sin City vacation packages that won’t break the bank! And while summer may be months away, summer vacations are being planned right now. And with Vegas reeling from falling tourism over the past year, they’re rolling out vacation packages and bundles that will save you hundreds. So, let’s get started with MGM Resorts and their all inclusive experience available at the Luxor and Excalibur. MGM is letting two guests can stay…

Major League Baseball has finalized a multiyear prediction markets deal. MLB and Polymarket agreed to establish the platform as the official prediction market exchange for the league. This partnership marks a significant entry into the sector for the organization as it seeks to manage the growing popularity of event contracts. Alongside the commercial deal, the league has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to create a framework for information sharing and market oversight. The collaboration between MLB and Polymarket provides the exchange with exclusive rights to use league trademarks and logos within its products. Polymarket…